The Inside Story Podcast

How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe? Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent, destroying forests, farmland, homes and businesses. They're becoming bigger and more difficult to control. So, what's fuelling the flames?
In this episode:
Paleologos Paleologou -- Geographer and an Associate Professor of Forest Protection at the Agricultural University of Athens
Marta Yebra, Director of the Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence, Australian National University
Carlo Buontempo, Director of Copernicus Climate Change Service
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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Israel says it has doubts about Hamas disarming. The group and other Palestinian factions in Gaza have agreed to lay down their weapons. But they say it's dependent on the withdrawal of Israeli troops — which Israel has refused to do unless they disarm. Where does this leave Gaza?
In this episode:
Xavier Abu Eid, Political analyst and former adviser to the Palestinian negotiating team
Michael Mulroy, Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East
Nimrod Novick, Former special envoy and senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres
Host: Frankie McCamley
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Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the United States. But prominent opposition politician and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado has been excluded. So, what can the talks achieve and what's Washington seeking to get from it?
In this episode:
Elias Ferrer, Political Economy Analyst.
Vanessa Neumann, Founder and CEO, Asymmetrica.
Charles Shapiro, Former US Ambassador to Venezuela.
Host: Frankie McCamley
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Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's north African territory of Ceuta from Morocco. While most of them have since returned - Spain's been condemned by right-wing politicians in Europe and the United States. Is the criticism about border management or is it politics?
In this episode:
Anna Terron Cusi - Spain’s former Secretary of State for Immigration and Emigration, who's now a Senior Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute.
Daniel Gros - Director of the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University and an Advisor to the EU parliament.
Deborah Fleischaker - Former Acting Chief of Staff at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who's now a Senior Advisor for Immigration Policy and Strategy at UnidosUS.
Host: Anna Burns-Francis
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FIFA is facing a growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events. Europe's governing body UEFA has threatened to boycott the World Cup if this plan goes ahead. So, does FIFA need private investment?
In this episode:
Chris Brady, Football finance expert and Chief Intelligence Officer for the Sportsology Group
Bassirou Sakho, FIFA-licensed football agent and professor in the sports department at the Sorbonne University
Keir Radnedge, Football journalist covering politics and business and a former Editor of World Soccer magazine
Host: Scott McLean
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